Vice President Of Operations
We are a high-growth healthcare organization providing evidence-based, outcome-driven services to children with autism. Our model integrates clinical excellence with operational precision, ensuring every patient and family receives exceptional, individualized care. With a strong foundation in place at our Virginia flagship centerserving approximately 20 patients with a team of 2530 dedicated professionalswe are now positioned for strategic expansion into additional states. Our leadership team is committed to sustainable growth, operational scalability, and the consistent delivery of best-in-class care standards.
We are seeking a Vice President of Operations to drive this next phase of development. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all day-to-day operations at our Virginia facility while leading the design and execution of a scalable infrastructure that supports regional and multi-state growth. The right candidate will bring a blend of operational sophistication, strategic foresight, and on-the-ground leadershipable to manage current operations with precision while building the systems and culture required for expansion. This is a highly visible executive role that will report directly to senior leadership and play a key part in shaping the organization's future trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Provide executive oversight of all operational functions, ensuring seamless coordination between clinical, administrative, and financial departments to support patient outcomes and organizational performance.
- Develop and lead operational strategies to improve efficiency, enhance quality of service, and maintain compliance with all state and federal healthcare regulations.
- Oversee a team of 2530 employees, promoting a culture of accountability, transparency, and excellence. Coach and develop emerging leaders to strengthen internal talent pipelines as the organization grows.
- Design and implement scalable systems and processes that enable efficient replication of the clinical model across multiple states.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to identify new market opportunities, evaluate potential expansion sites, and manage all operational elements of new facility launches, including licensing, staffing, and onboarding.
- Build and monitor robust KPIs across financial, operational, and clinical dimensionsdriving continuous improvement and informed, data-based decision-making.
- Lead budgeting and resource allocation efforts, balancing fiscal responsibility with the pursuit of growth and clinical quality.
- Ensure operational excellence through process optimization, risk management, and proactive compliance oversight.
- Establish operational best practices, governance structures, and performance management systems that support disciplined growth.
- Partner with clinical leadership to maintain alignment between business operations and the organization's mission of delivering superior care outcomes.
Qualifications
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare operations, ideally in a clinical or multi-site environment.Proven record of managing facility operations, driving efficiency, and leading organizational expansion or turnaround initiatives.Strong financial and analytical acumen, with demonstrated ability to manage budgets, interpret performance metrics, and guide resource deployment.Deep understanding of healthcare compliance, accreditation, payer relations, and operational scaling within regulated industries.Demonstrated success in developing and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.Experience in behavioral health or autism therapy is advantageous but not requiredhigh-caliber healthcare operators from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to transition seamlessly between strategic planning and hands-on execution.Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, capable of representing the organization with credibility to partners, payers, and potential investors.Willingness to work on-site in Virginia, maintaining direct oversight of clinic operations while guiding multi-state initiatives.Compensation
Base salary range : $120,000 $200,000, commensurate with experience and leadership scope.Significant performance-based incentives available, tied to operational milestones and successful multi-state expansion.